Pewter Denarius of Vespasian, 74. 2001.1.187

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 4.22
  • Diameter (in mm): 19
• Authenticity: Replica
• Series: RIC.2

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 74
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Cast
• Material: Pewter

• Authority

  • Artist: Rosa, Peter
  • Authority: Vespasian
  • • Dynasty: Flavian Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Obverse

  • Legend: T CAESAR IMP VESPASIAN
  • Type: Head of Titus, laureate, r.
  • Portrait: Titus

• Reverse

  • Legend: PONTIF TR P COS III
  • Type: Winged caduceus, upright.

References

• Citation: Classical Deceptions, by Wayne Sayles.
• Reference: WS.383

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2001.1.187
• Lot: 2001.1
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Modern--Copy

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States